To list some examples of Finnish contrasts: the people appear outwardly withdrawn but are very hospitable and kind when spoken to (as the Finnish joke goes, "an introverted Finn looks at his shoes when talking to you; an extroverted Finn looks at your shoes"), they're known for their modesty but there is tons of national pride for Finnish accomplishments, and they live simply yet strive to excel.
The introverted party looked unable to pick a front-man who could also impress the wider electorate.
The others get mercilessly taunted and beaten for being a little goofy-looking, scrawny, introverted, uncoordinated or just plain vulnerable.
There is a lengthy discussion about how to best harness the skills of introverted colleagues, and what "introverted leadership" looks like.
While a university may never outwardly admit that they are looking for an introverted leader, their eventual hire will make it clear that they are interested in someone who is willing to work the backrooms instead of being the figurehead of the university.
If you're looking to destroy an introverted person's attention span, just put them in a situation where they feel overstimulated.
I think the content of the songs switched from being a little more introverted to being extroverted and really looking at lyrics that everybody can kind of relate to.
But that would almost certainly cause problems for his wife.Under Mrs Kirchner, Argentina would look more modern and less introverted.
"Must Great Leaders Be Gregarious?," by Susan Cain (Sunday Review, Sept. 16), reminded me of the difference between introverted and extroverted mathematicians: the introverted mathematician looks down at his shoes when speaking to you; the extroverted mathematician looks down at your shoes.
People say introverts live a secret life, so here's a look into the secret life of the introverted kid.
Obama's more sedate beige rug, complete with inspiring quotes, reflects the message, "Let's slow down and look before we leap" (a more introverted, thinking personality type?).
